US Edition4 Check: Sabres Draft D-Man Radim Mrtka, ‘Very Unique Package,” Righty with Size, Skill
- During the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 27, the Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Radim Mrtka ninth overall in the first round.
- The Sabres aimed to address their right-shot defenseman shortage, selecting Mrtka, ranked fifth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, highlighting their focus on a two-way, physical defender.
- Mrtka played 43 WHL games, recording 3 goals, 32 assists, and a plus-10 rating, highlighting his offensive and defensive development.
- Buffalo's selection of Radim Mrtka two days after acquiring Kesselring aims to strengthen their defensive lineup, highlighting a focus on improving team depth and stability.
- Entering Buffalo’s system, Mrtka is projected as a top-four defenseman and aims to emulate Rasmus Dahlin’s role.
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Eleven Czech hockey players were drafted by NHL clubs. Last year there were thirteen, the year before that there were seven. The highest-ranked player was defenseman Radim Mrtka, who was selected by Buffalo at ninth place. Forward Václav Nestrašil was also drafted in the first round, who was selected by Chicago at 25th place. In the second round, Utah acquired defenseman Max Pšenička at 46th place, and forward Vojtěch Čihar was taken by Los Ange…
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